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revival
[ri-vahy-vuhl]
noun
restoration to life, consciousness, vigor, strength, etc.
restoration to use, acceptance, or currency.
the revival of old customs.
a new production of an old play.
a showing of an old motion picture.
an awakening, in a church or community, of interest in and care for matters relating to personal religion.
an evangelistic service or a series of services for the purpose of effecting a religious awakening.
to hold a revival.
the act of reviving.
the state of being revived.
Law.the reestablishment of legal force and effect.
revival
/ ɪˈɪə /
noun
the act or an instance of reviving or the state of being revived
an instance of returning to life or consciousness; restoration of vigour or vitality
a renewed use, acceptance of, or interest in (past customs, styles, etc)
a revival of learning
the Gothic revival
a new production of a play that has not been recently performed
a reawakening of faith or renewal of commitment to religion
an evangelistic meeting or service intended to effect such a reawakening in those present
the re-establishment of legal validity, as of a judgment, contract, etc
revival
In Christianity, an energetic meeting intended to “revive” religious faith. Common among fundamentalists, these meetings are characterized by impassioned preaching and singing.
Other Word Forms
- nonrevival noun
- prerevival noun
Example Sentences
In fact, “The Life of Chuck” makes the most terrifying assertion of the summer so far: Twee is headed for a revival.
The final was billed as a revival of the rivalry between two giants of English rugby.
The revival of DeSantis’s law sparked concern among civil rights groups, who say it disproportionately targets marginalized communities and threatens free speech.
After fighting his personal demons for 30 years, he made a spectacular comeback with re-workings of his own Beach Boys classics and the revival of the legendary, long-lost, Smile album.
As a critic, I don’t usually have to pay for theater tickets, but I got a taste of the ludicrousness when charged $500 to see Washington and Gyllenhaal in a flaccid revival of “Othello.”
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